ウィッツレーベンのおすすめMTBライド

Great fire brigade in town.

A little over 100 year old covered wooden bridge.

Just before Ilmenau, on the section of the Ilm Cycle Path along the former Langewiesen railway line, this rest area with a covered picnic hut invites you to take a relaxing break. Benches and a table are available here – ideal for a quick snack in the shade before heading into town. A perfect stopover for cyclists and hikers looking to enjoy the last few meters to Ilmenau.

🏛️ Historical Overview - Built around 1750 as a classic watermill. - 1886: The mill burned down but was soon rebuilt. - 1905: Mill operations ceased, and the buildings were given new functions. --- 🏭 Industrial Use - Around 1900, Paul Oschatz took over the mill and founded the "Marmor- und Metallwerk Hetschburg," which initially produced artificial marble and later even explosives. - From 1915 onwards, the mill became the metal goods factory "Possin & Döpping GmbH," which produced silver-plated murals and luxury items. - Production continued until 1988, despite environmental concerns—including a 1921 study that investigated a link between the factory and an eye disease in brown trout.

Great wooden bridge 🤩. But be careful, it's still busy in places.

The town hall is located in the heart of the city center, on the market square. Traffic in the city center was very quiet and orderly.

The trail is well signposted. If you're not dreaming, you won't miss it. It's worth walking along the small, natural path along the slope.

About 1 km from the Ilm Cycle Path, but worth the detour for a break. A shady spot with a Kneipp pool, spring, and drinking water pump (though you have to pump hard and for a long time before any water comes out).